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Hello,
I have a problem with german subtitles and audio. I am trying to learn German and I found out that the subtitles vary from the spoken audio. The context is the same however the subtitles shown are sometimes completely diffrent words and the senteces are differently build.
Why is done this way ?
Welcome, adaz11, to Apple Support Communities!
Are both the subtitles and the spoken audio in the very same language (German, in this case)?
It is certainly not uncommon for the spoken audio and the subtitles to differ even if within the same language.
Since such may differ even when both are in the very same language, it is even more common for the two to differ when they are given in different languages, since translations from any language can be highly varied. For instance, any given phrase or sentence in one language can be properly translated into another language in multiple ways.
This also reflects the way that, even within a single language, there are multiple ways of expressing the same concepts.
Welcome, adaz11, to Apple Support Communities!
Are both the subtitles and the spoken audio in the very same language (German, in this case)?
It is certainly not uncommon for the spoken audio and the subtitles to differ even if within the same language.
Since such may differ even when both are in the very same language, it is even more common for the two to differ when they are given in different languages, since translations from any language can be highly varied. For instance, any given phrase or sentence in one language can be properly translated into another language in multiple ways.
This also reflects the way that, even within a single language, there are multiple ways of expressing the same concepts.
Hi adaz11, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are getting a completely different set of words in the subtitle compared to what is spoken.
The subtitles may vary by media, content, and in some cases the source.
Also, there may be variation for some languages. For example, you may get Spanish and Spanish (Latin America).
If you are using contents or media from the Apple TV app or iTunes Store, you may be able to manage your subtitles by following the steps in the article below. Change subtitles or languages for videos in the Apple TV app or iTunes Store
If you are not getting the option that you want, we'd like to hear from you.
We strive to bring the best personal computing experience to customers around the world through our innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings. We welcome your feedback on our products here: Product Feedback - Apple
If you are using contents or media from a different source, we recommend that you reach out to the source of your contents or media for further assistance.
Take care!
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